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Driver who hit and injured woman on moped cited for careless driving

The accident closed East Platte Avenue on July 4

A 25-year-old Fort Morgan woman who rear-ended a woman riding a moped on July 4 has been cited for careless driving resulting in bodily injury.

Lilliana Ruiz hit Jaylene Golley, 29, from behind as Golley was stopped on East Platte Avenue while waiting to make a left turn onto Lake Street.

Fort Morgan Police Commander Loren Sharp said it took his department several days to complete their investigation because of the nature of Golley's injuries and the fact there are several elements that needed to be considered, including medical records.

Sharp said the department's investigation concluded that Sharp was not driving above the speed limit when the collision occurred. However, he said that speed could still have been a factor as Ruiz may have been driving too fast behind to stop before colliding with Golley's moped. Sharp said that the department's investigation had concluded that the accident was not an intentional act but rather an act of careless driving.

The Times has not been able to reach Golley in order to provide an update on her injuries.

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